Fic: Safe Haven (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Xander/Oz pre-slash, Xander-Spike friendship, PG-13)

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Title: Safe Haven
Author: heeroluva
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Pairing: Xander/Oz pre-slash, Xander-Spike friendship
Rating: PG-13
Contains: trauma recovery, non-explicit trauma, self-harm
Words: 2585
Spoilers: set post "Chosen", not comic-compliant, Xander and Spike are playing Angel (ie detective) in the DC area
Disclaimer: I don't own them. I just like to play with them.
Summary: The sudden appearance of an old friend into Xander's life brings to light the existence of an old enemy.
Notes: I never planned on writing for this fandom again, but whiteraven1606 asked me for it... so here you go... Thanks to meteorfire for the quick look over. All mistakes are mine. Feel free to let me know if you see any. As always feedback is appreciated.
( Xander entered his apartment and was instantly on alert as he heard the rustle of cloth on cloth. )